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JuiceTank case charges your iPhone directly from a wall outlet

, Mar 16th 2012 Discuss [0]

I always charged my iPhone each night by docking it on my iPhone alarm clock next to the bed. The only time I ever used a charge cable and adapter was when I was traveling. The problem was each time I went somewhere I would forget the cable or the part that plugs into the wall. When I could find them, it often took forever to put my hands on the charger because I forgot where I put it the last time I used it. Read The Full Story

Qmadix boostpac quick shot and eclipse battery packs hit MacWorld 2012

, Jan 26th 2012 Discuss [0]

Qmadix is on hand at MacWorld 2012 and the company is showing off some cool accessories, including a couple new accessory battery packs called the boostpac eclipse desktop battery and the boostpac quick shot. Both are auxiliary battery packs that can connect to the iPhone for charging on the go. Both devices also have USB connectivity to allow the user to attach the battery to any other device using a USB charge cable. Read The Full Story

Powertrekk water-powered smartphone charger priced and dated

, Jan 23rd 2012 Discuss [10]

We've spoken about the Powertrekk a couple of times before, but up until now we've seen not hide nor hair of the release date or the cost - and what more do we want than a water-powered battery charger that works via USB? We want it actually released to the public! That's why news from Powertrekk that the device will be coming out this spring and at a cool $229 plus $12 per "puck" comes as a welcome addition to the legacy of water-powered batteries everywhere. Read The Full Story

Kanex outs slick Sydnee iOS recharge station

, Jan 11th 2012 Discuss [4]

There are a lot of folks out there that have a slew of iOS devices in the home. It's not uncommon for some folks to have an iPod touch, a couple iPhones, and a couple iPads floating around. It can be tricky finding a good place to plug all those gadgets in for a charge if you are using a lot of the outlets in your home. Read The Full Story

Dodge shows off 2012 Charger Redline

, Jan 2nd 2012 Discuss [0]

If you are a Mopar fan, Dodge will be showing off a couple cool and interesting cars at the 2012 North American International Auto Show. The cars will include the slick looking Dodge Charger Redline and the Chrysler 200 Super S. the Redline is a showcase for the new Mopar performance kits that will hit dealerships this year. Read The Full Story

Verizon Galaxy Nexus Accessories Hands-On

, Dec 16th 2011 Discuss [12]

We didn’t just grab the new Verizon Galaxy Nexus yesterday, we picked up the official accessories too, so whether you’re concerned about power-hungry LTE or just want to treat your new toy while you’re still in the honeymoon period, there’s probably something for you. For most it’s the extended battery ($49.99) that will hold most appeal, an NFC-enabled 2,100 mAh Li-Ion pack offering an extra jolt of runtime at the expense of a slightly bigger phone in the hand.

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Duracell 5 Hour Portable Charger Review

, Dec 6th 2011 Discuss [4]

Our pockets, bags and purses are laden with electronic gadgets, each demanding their time at the mains power teat. Smartphones, PMPs, ereaders, sat-nav units, Bluetooth headsets, portable games consoles… get your recharge schedule wrong, and your days are punctuated with the staccato chiming of a dozen devices each frantically signaling their imminent demise. Into the breach wades Duracell, with the bluntly titled 5 Hour Mobile Phone and MP3 Portable USB Charger. The promise is an extra jolt of runtime while you’re on the move; as for whether it delivers, check out the full SlashGear review.

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iPort LaunchPort system charges your iPad 2 while it hangs out on the wall

, Sep 8th 2011 Discuss [1]

A cool new charging and mounting system for the iPad 2 has surfaced from iPort called the LaunchPort. This charger is really cool and has three different parts to the system. You have the PowerShuttle, which his the hard case for the tablet with the inductive charging innards. The other part is the BaseStation, the tablet top inductive charger that is also a mounting location for the iPad 2. Read The Full Story

DVDO Mobile HD travel kit charges gadgets and shoots HD video to TVs and more

, Sep 6th 2011 Discuss [4]

If you travel a lot and need a portable charger that you can take with you to keep your gear juiced up and you also like to stream media from your phone to a larger screen, check this out. A company called DVDO has a new product that has debuted that is an all-in-one MHL-HDMI adapter and multi-charger for gadgets. The adapter has wired HD connectivity with a HDMI output. Read The Full Story

Nichicon offers smaller chargers for EVs that cost as much as an EV

, Aug 29th 2011 Discuss [2]

A Japanese firm called Nichicon has announced a pair of new EV chargers that will be landing in October. The charger is one of the parts of an EV that many drivers don’t think about. A dedicated charger can get the EV back on the road much faster than using a wall outlet. The new chargers are the NQC-A202 and the NQC-A302. Read The Full Story

Sexy Dunhill solar charger looks like Apple gear

, Aug 8th 2011 Discuss [3]

I have seen a bunch of different solar chargers for gadget and gear over the years. Generally, the folding solar chargers that I have seen or tested don’t look good and many of them have very suspect build quality. This doesn't appear to be the case with the new Dunhill Solar Charger. This thing is made from aluminum and has a leather pouch to store it in. Read The Full Story

Bracketron offers new Dual USB charger for iPad and more

, Jul 27th 2011 Discuss [0]

I have been going places with my kids in the car on several occasions and not been able to plug my iPad in to charge. None of the USB chargers I have will support the iPad and its thirst for 2.1A when charging. That means the iPad goes dead and no video on the go or games means that the kids get restless fast. Bracketron has a new dual USB charger that will keep two of your gadgets charging at the same time on the go. Read The Full Story
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